KETTERING -- There was a massive crowd at Fairmont High School Monday night. More than a thousand people packed the track to run for the victims of the Boston bombings.

Smiling faces from all over the Miami Valley were more than happy to wait in line for more than an hour for the "Runners for Boston" benefit.

"We were there, we're avid runners, we wanted to show our support," said Jim Maloney, who was a spectator at this year's Boston Marathon.

Runners of all ages shelled out $20 for a special T-shirt, with 100 percent of proceeds go to OneFundBoston to help victims of last week's bombing at the Boston marathon.

"We're a community. we're not going to let two people or terrorists stop us from doing what we love," said Peter Jones of Centerville.

There were so many people there some runners had to run on the grass because they didn't fit on the track. There was literally a sea of people going all the way around there track.

"It says we're a strong community -- Dayton, Ohio -- and the running and walking community," said organizer Susie Stein.

They pounded the pavement for 2.62 miles, about a tenth the distance of a marathon. Organizers from Up and Running shoe store in Washington Township said they knew the Miami Valley wanted to do something to contribute, but they never expected this.

"When there's a time of need, everybody rallies across the country, so it's good to be here," said Melody Maloney, who also attended this year's Boston Marathon.

Boston's mayor announced the formation of OneFundBoston to help raise money for the families most affected by the tragic events one week ago. For more information and to donate, click here.

Earlier coverage:

KETTERING -- Nearly a thousand people packed the Kettering-Fairmont High School stadium track Monday evening to show their support for the victims of the Boston Bombings.

Organizers from the Up and Running store in Washington Township say customers kept asking what they could do for the victims, so they came up with a 2.62 miles run/walk to show solidarity with Boston.

Participants could buy a $20 "Runners for Boston" T-shirt, with all proceeds going to the One Fund Boston.

If you couldn't make it to the run/walk, you can still show your support for the Boston victims by sharing photos of your own run on Facebook or twitter, or donate to www.onefundboston.org.

Earlier coverage:

Local runners are gearing up for a solidarity run Monday evening in honor of the Boston bombing victims. Organizers from Up and Running shoe store in Kettering hosted the run at Fairmont High School. The store says customers were asking how they can help, and what they can do for the victims of the Boston attacks. So Up and Running decided to sponsor a 2.62 mile solidarity run/walk. Everyone who attended could buy a $20 "Runners for Boston" t-shirt. All proceeds will go to OneFundBoston.

If you couldn't make it to the run, you can still show your support for the Boston victims by sharing photos of your own run on Facebook and Twitter.Hundreds Show up to Run for Boston

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